Cancer Therapeutics Research Program Archives - UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

August 4, 2026

Rutland Herald: Mesothelioma Hope Interviews UNC Lineberger Oncologist Dr. Carrie Lee on Clinical Trials, Immunotherapy, and Maintaining Hope During Treatment

Lindsey James, PhD, and colleagues are developing compounds that help eliminate cancer growth with the goal of creating more effective treatments for patients.

Collage of images from the symposium, including presenters and attendees.

The 49th Annual UNC Lineberger Scientific Symposium focused on emerging discoveries in RNA biology and their potential to advance cancer research and treatment. The event also featured a poster session and the inaugural Earp Lecture, a new endowed lectureship.

Headshots of Xiaodong Wang and Pengda Liu.

Xiaodong Wang, PhD, and Pengda Liu, PhD, were awarded a $3.8 million NCI grant to develop a promising targeted treatment for a rare and aggressive pediatric cancer.

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Rutland Herald: Mesothelioma Hope Interviews UNC Lineberger Oncologist Dr. Carrie Lee on Clinical Trials, Immunotherapy, and Maintaining Hope During Treatment

Advancing new cancer therapeutics

STAT: Quitting smoking is hard. A Medicare change may push doctors to give more help

The Cancer Letter: Ned Sharpless’s portrait unveiled at FNIH ceremony

WebMD: How to Be Sure Your Pancreatic Cancer Is Inoperable

Scientific symposium highlights advances in RNA research and cancer therapeutics

Advancing new Ewing sarcoma therapy

CancerNetwork: Illuminating Optimal CAR T-Cell Therapies Across Large B-Cell Lymphoma Groups

CancerNetwork: Historical Evolution and Current Treatment Landscape

Medscape: GLP-1s Tied to Lower Cancer Risk in Patients With Obesity